The primary purpose of this page is to provide information on and promote independent movies made in the philippines, but it will also cover. A documentary filmmaker witnesses a rape but didnt lift a finger to help the victim. Jul 17, 2019 they will be with me sa gala night, all out ang support nila sa akin, and they understand that it is part of my work. Its soldout audiences in all its showings at this current cinemalaya film festival is a testament of its ability of drawing the audience into its hypnotic spell. Synopsis when paulino mungcal and his coworker in a laharfilled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2year daughter marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Directed by the late francis pasion and starring baron geisler and coco martin, this movie revolves around jay mercado, who is murdered because of his sexuality. Jul 29, 2012 the 8th cinemalaya independent film festival awards night was held at tanghalang nicanor abelardo aka ccp main theater last july 29, 2012, sunday night.
Nina depicts sinners suffering so much in such a judgmental world that the sudden appearance of the titular incorruptible saint becomes the only viable escape, and the price they would have to pay for a muchambitioned redemption. Nothing is more human than survival in a society that is quick to pass guilt and slow to forgive and forget. Movie kean cipriano in hair pulling battle with devil in echorsis. Cinemalaya 2012 winners monday, july 30, 2012 cinemalaya, movie, television and entertainment. Jun 29, 2012 the prince of philippine independent cinema is back in cinemalaya through the movie sta. One more try starring angelica panganiban, angel locsin. Could this be a miracle, and could she despite death cure the sick. Jul 30, 2012 all i can say this is the most successful cinemalaya season for bringing us variety of story, star studded mainstream actors,fresh film makers and a potentail film that can cross and have market on mainstream. In spite of his hectic schedule, coco martin managed to finish the 2012 cinemalaya entry sta. Cinemalaya 2016 full length pamilya ordinaryo logline. Manila, philippines set in the bleak plains of pampanga, emmanuel palos sta.
I was a b movie character actor, working on international and local films, enjoying a crazy and wild abandonment. The cinemalaya foundation is calling on alumni filmmakers to apply for the postproduction grants. The following are the winners of awards handed out on sunday night during the closing of the 8th cinemalaya philippine independent film festival at the cultural center of the philippines in pasay city. Cinemalaya 8 hooks viewers with full force and more. Both marginalized as the longlasting effect of american abandonment of the said base, intoy has become kalye. Nina is less downbeat in its message and execution. Aloy adlawans ang katiwala stars dennis trillo wednesday, july 18, 2012 cinemalaya, movie, television and entertainment aloy adlawans and katiwala is one of the 10 finalists at the 2012 cinemalaya independent film festival and competitions new breed full length feature category to be held at the cultural center of the philippines with. The greys of the laharcovered landscape evoke the very emptiness that confounds the people that manage. Masyado lang napofocus doon sa paghuhubad ko yung movie, but its not just that, sabi pa ni sunshine.
Aug 15, 2016 the 10 finalists of the cinemalaya 2017 year main competition full length films were announced by the competition director mel chionglo at the cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last august 14 at the ccp main theater. Isang himala ang magbibigay pagasa sa isang maling pagibig. Jul 31, 2012 it is difficult to tackle themes of faith in filipino movies especially since theres this one movie called himala that set the bar too high for others to follow suit. Set in the bleak plains of pampanga, emmanuel palos sta. Anita linda was given the enpress lino brocka lifetime achievement award. Its soldout audiences in all its showings at this current cinemalaya film festival is a testament of its ability of drawing the. He brings the coffin back to his home, and it soon becomes the center of worship for a town hungry for a miracle. On its eighth installment, the cinemalaya philippine independent film festival bore a bold title that was not only an effective comeon but also an apt description of the overall quality of this. I had no regret on the choice i made for a film to watch, especially sta. An official entry to the cinemalaya independent film festival 2019. Cinemalaya 2012 new breed full length feature category when paulino mungcal and his coworker in a laharfilled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2year daughter marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Films in cinemalaya 2005present movies list on mubi.
Sep 26, 2019 criticallyacclaimed cinemalaya 2019 movie edward opens nationwide october 2 viva films will distribute nationwide one of cinemalaya 2019s criticallyacclaimed films edward. Finalist, full length films category 2,999 is a love story revolving around the 3,000 pairs of shoes of imelda marcos and a boy who stole one pair, for poetic justice and for love. Jul 14, 2012 when the latest edition of the cinemalaya alternative film festival and competition opens later this month, movie buffs may be surprised to see so many stars topbilling or playing important roles. The grants will fund specific aspects of their film projects in the postproduction stage. Jul 08, 2012 isang himala ang magbibigay pagasa sa isang maling pagibig. Share tweet pin email cinemalaya and ccm creative presents sta. And, of course, im not gonna do anything na ikakahiya ng mga anak ko. Nina saint nina is a 2012 filipino drama film directed by emmanuel quindo palo. By now, cinemalaya is a week over and awards would have been bestowed to the deserving winners.
I was excepted as a mestizo and fit into the former spanish colony. Cinemalaya screening schedule of sta nina starring coco. Coco martin coproduces his 2012 cinemalaya entry sta. Nina struck me as a gothic melodrama structured along similar lines to the work of douglas sirk, but filtered. After college, i traveled to manila and for ten years i lived in the philippines. A ranking of the full length films shown in the main competition of the cinemalaya philippine independent film festival. Movies cinemalaya screening schedule of sta nina starring coco martin. This sprawling tale explores the prickly subject of our countrys relationship with religion, finding its substance in the. Nina trailer cinemalaya 2012 extended version starring coco martin and. Best film, best actor baron geisler, and best editing francis pasion watch it at. I already heard a lot of good things about indie films and witnessed some of them plus cinemalaya was like the mmff of the indie films where films were set in the battlefield of taste and connection to the viewers.
It is difficult to tackle themes of faith in filipino movies especially since theres this one movie called himala that set the bar too high for others to follow suit. Set 20 years ago, nina feels like a madefortelevision movie of the era, the type which, thankfully, we rarely. Jan 31, 2019 that inspires todays post, which lists some of the best filipino movie posters of all time. With himala, bernal highlighted peoples apathy towards crimes in their midst.
I guess theyre trying to develop the characters, but the male lead is really boring. Trias vista iloilo view the pineapples vista naga vista pampanga view sta. A gay television producer named jay santiago decides to. It was really my goal to watch some of the movies for this years cinemalaya. Years after lahar covers a town in pampanga, pol coco martin and his coworkers in a quarry dig up the coffin of his daughter. Everyone was so excited for this culminating activity since this was the time to recognize their efforts, hard work and all. Pamilya ordinaryo is a family portrait of jane, 16, and her boyfriend, aries, who live on their own in the chaotic streets of manila. It is perhaps not the wisest thing to draw comparisons to one of filipino cinemas greatest films, but sta. As a whole, it is engaging, realistic, riveting, moving and unforgettable. Nina owes a spiritual debt to ishmael bernals himala. The massive shoe collection of the former first lady, which has attained global iconic, if not notorious status, becomes the ironic focal point for closure, healing. Witness the comingofage story of a boy who has lived in a hospital his whole life to take.
Full force din ang support ng mga kapamilya artist sa movie like shaina jake enrique susan james eda aiko pops what a star studded gala night. It was one of the official entries for the new breed full length feature category in cinemalaya 2012. Anita deserves cinemalayas 2012 best supporting female performer award. This movie is my choice for best film, best actor, best actress, best supporting. Four of the countrys most sensual stars angel locsin, angelica panganiban, zanjoe marudo, and dingdong dantes will make this christmas season even more hotter as they topbill one more try, star cinemas muchawaited topcaliber dramatic offering in the 2012 metro manila film festival mmff, which will hit theaters nationwide beginning december 25. Nina uses familial conflicts to explore social mores against a broad canvas. Nina trailer cinemalaya 2012 extended version starring. This sprawling tale explores the prickly subject of our countrys relationship with religion, finding its substance in the intersection of doctrine and superstition.
Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. The best filipino movie posters of all time unreel. Nina 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She won the best supporting actress award, for her performance in sta. The cinemalaya philippine independent film festival is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of new cinematic works by filipino filmmakers works that boldly articulate and freely interpret the filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. Sunshine cruz, magpapainit sa cinemalaya abscbn news.
Nina santa nina is a 2012 filipino drama film directed by emmanuel quindo palo. Nina trailer the prince of philippine independent cinema is back in cinemalaya through the movie sta. Then a life changing experience gave me faith in a personal higher being. Stars set to shine in cinemalaya 2012 inquirer entertainment. Nina, at the cinemalaya 2012 under the new breed full length feature category. Apparition aparisyon by vincent sandoval darlene malimas 5. The film tells the story of paulino who unexpectedly unearths the remains of his 2yearold daughter in a laharfilled quarry. Nina a man finds the coffin of his daughter who died ten years ago buried in lahar. Its soldout audiences in all its showings at this current cinemalaya film festival is a testament of its ability of drawing the audience. The newlyrestored oro, plata, mata is an epic war movie that recalls the fiery grandeur of gone with the. Cinemalaya movies uploaded online, filmmakers livid. Nina tells the story of paulino coco martin who suddenly unearths the coffin of his daughter ten years after her death.